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Compact fanless embedded box PC with slim A5 form factor

CONTEC

CONTEC BX-M540 AI edge system Atom x7835RE

SKU CH-84R2-D56D3 MPN BX-M540

Fanless embedded PC with power-failure protection and a CONTEC-customised BIOS for reliable operation

  • Fanless design cuts maintenance with no moving parts
  • Atom x7835RE processor delivers efficient AI edge performance
  • Power failure protection keeps data safe during sudden power loss
  • Space-saving A5 footprint enables equipment miniaturisation
  • Rich peripheral interfaces support major connection types

Space-saving AI edge system

The CONTEC BX-M540 is a fanless embedded PC built around the Atom x7835RE processor. Its slim A5 footprint lets equipment designers miniaturise control cabinets and edge enclosures. A customised BIOS adds utilities that simplify deployment and diagnostics. The unit ships new and ready for integration.

Suited to fixed-function edge nodes

This system fits applications that need silent, maintenance-free operation and a power-failure protection scheme that powers off without an OS shutdown. It is not intended for workloads that demand active cooling, high core counts or discrete accelerator cards. Buyers who need expandability beyond the provided interfaces should look at larger industrial chassis.

Steady thermal behaviour under load

The fan-less design relies on passive dissipation, so temperatures rise gradually and stabilise during sustained compute tasks rather than spiking in short bursts. The power-off protection preserves data integrity if supply is lost mid-operation. Rich peripheral support keeps I/O flowing without adding moving parts that could fail over time.

Highlights

  • Fanless design cuts maintenance with no moving parts
  • Atom x7835RE processor delivers efficient AI edge performance
  • Power failure protection keeps data safe during sudden power loss
  • Space-saving A5 footprint enables equipment miniaturisation
  • Rich peripheral interfaces support major connection types

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the BX-M540 need an external DC power supply to operate?

Yes, the unit is designed for DC input so you must provide a compatible DC power source before it will start.

Can I keep using my existing serial and USB peripherals with the BX-M540?

The system includes major interface types so most legacy serial and USB devices will connect directly.

How can I verify the power-failure protection activated after an unexpected outage?

After power returns the CONTEC-customized BIOS utility logs the event, confirming the system powered off without an OS shutdown.

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